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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.94, 3,086.96 and 889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.94, 3,086.96 and 889.62 is: 1,333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.94 : 3,086.96 = 889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.94/3,086.96 = 889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.94x = 3,086.96 × 889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.94x = 2,746,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,221.36/2,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.16

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